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Universal Display Corporation Holds Virtual 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) held its Virtual 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, reflecting on a successful 2021 with record revenues of $554 million, $228 million in operating income, and $184 million net income, or $3.87 per diluted share. The company extended long-term agreements with key partners and announced a new manufacturing site in Ireland for UniversalPHOLED materials. Shareholders re-elected board members and ratified KPMG as the independent auditor for 2022, affirming confidence in the company's leadership and future growth prospects.
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Record 2021 revenue of $554 million.
Operating income of $228 million and net income of $184 million.
Extension of long-term agreements with LG Display, Visionox Technology, and Tianma Micro-electronics.
Establishment of a new manufacturing site in Ireland for UniversalPHOLED materials.
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EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, yesterday held its Virtual 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
“As we look back on 2021, we continued to build on our strong partnerships, advance our innovation engine and fortify our leadership position -- all of which, we believe, has bolstered our first-mover advantage in the OLED ecosystem and strengthened our runway of growth,” said Steven V. Abramson, Universal Display Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer. “We delivered record 2021 results of $554 million in revenue, $228 million in operating income and $184 million in net income, or $3.87 per diluted share. We also extended our long-term agreements with LG Display, Visionox Technology and Tianma Micro-electronics. And on the global manufacturing front, we announced with PPG, our foundry partner of more than 20 years, the establishment of a new manufacturing site in Shannon, Ireland, for the production of our highly efficient, high-performing UniversalPHOLED materials.”
Abramson continued, “Twenty-five-plus years of ‘vision, innovation and reality’ has positioned Universal Display Corporation as a leader in the OLED industry. We have designed and executed on a blueprint of innovation, agility and growth. From the invention of phosphorescent OLED technology to the discovery, development and delivery of next-generation OLED materials and technologies, we are continuously envisioning, shaping and strengthening our technology roadmap. We are also making advances in our novel OVJP (organic vapor jet printing) platform and groundbreaking energy efficiency Plasmonic PHOLED architecture. This multifaceted strategic approach enables us to support our customers, expand our market opportunities and amplify our value proposition in the OLED ecosystem. Combined with our expanding global scale and partnerships, we are excited for the extraordinary opportunities ahead.”
During the annual meeting, shareholders voted on the three proposals described in the Company’s proxy statement for the meeting. The shareholders re-elected all nine nominees for the Company’s Board of Directors, approved a non-binding, advisory resolution on compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, and ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.
The virtual annual meeting was broadcasted over the Internet. An online archive of the meeting will be available on the events page of the Company's Investor Relations website at ir.oled.com.
About Universal Display Corporation
Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994 and with subsidiaries and offices around the world, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 5,500 patents issued and pending worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.
Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.
All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to the projected adoption, development and advancement of the Company’s technologies, and the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.
What were the 2021 financial results for Universal Display Corporation (OLED)?
Universal Display reported record revenues of $554 million, with an operating income of $228 million and a net income of $184 million for the year 2021.
What significant agreements were extended during the 2022 Annual Meeting?
During the 2022 Annual Meeting, Universal Display extended long-term agreements with LG Display, Visionox Technology, and Tianma Micro-electronics.
Where is the new manufacturing site for Universal Display located?
The new manufacturing site for Universal Display is established in Shannon, Ireland.
Who was re-elected during the Universal Display Corporation 2022 Annual Meeting?
All nine nominees for the Company’s Board of Directors were re-elected during the 2022 Annual Meeting.
What is the significance of the UniversalPHOLED technology?
UniversalPHOLED technology is essential for creating energy-efficient and high-performance displays and lighting.
